A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7655349 Details
Epoch: 358 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 69532348 epoch_slot_no: 239548 block_no: 7655172 slot_leader_id: 6083174 size: 15489 time: 2022-08-21 16:17:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7660d3fc5b81e68952833b9c477129edf667555a84c428d0319bb88babbbb775Block Operator
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